Nassau Community College Foundation Announces New Board Leadership
GARDEN CITY, NY — November 10, 2026 — The Nassau Community College Foundation has announced new leadership for its Board of Directors, with Raymond Schwetz, Assistant Vice President of Business Banking at Jovia Financial Credit Union, selected to serve as Chairman. Joining Schwetz in leadership roles are Amy Amato of Richner Communications as Secretary-Treasurer and Dr. Kishore Kuncham, former Superintendent of Schools in Freeport, New York, as Vice Chairman.
The new leadership team brings together experience in financial services, community engagement, education, and public service to advance the Foundation’s mission of supporting student success through scholarships, fundraising, and programs that strengthen the College and its community.
A 1990 graduate of Nassau Community College and longtime Foundation Board member, Schwetz has more than 30 years of experience in financial services, business banking and community engagement. He joined Jovia Financial Credit Union in 2008 and currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Business Banking, overseeing the credit union's Business Banking Unit. Schwetz is also an officer of the NCC Alumni Association and host of Tower Talk, a longstanding business talk radio program on 90.3 WHPC. His experience connecting businesses, community organizations and individuals throughout Long Island will help inform his leadership as the Foundation works to expand philanthropic support and strengthen its community partnerships.
“I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Nassau Community College Foundation, an institution that played an important role in my own educational journey and continues to open doors for students throughout our community,” said Schwetz. “As an alumnus and longtime Foundation Board member, I look forward to working with our Board, College leadership, alumni, and community partners to strengthen the Foundation’s impact and create more opportunities for students to succeed. Our success will be measured not simply by the funds we raise, but by the lives we help change.”
“I am very much looking forward to working with the Foundation’s new leadership as they step into these important roles,” Dr. Maria Conzatti, Nassau Community College Chief Administrative Officer said. “Each brings valuable experience and connections that can help strengthen the Foundation and expand its impact. There is an important opportunity ahead to build on the Foundation’s work, deepen its support of our students, and create new partnerships that benefit the College and the broader community.”
“Strong leadership and an engaged Board of Directors are essential to ensuring that the Nassau Community College Foundation continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students,” said Christopher Williams, Esq., Executive Director of the Foundation. “We are pleased to welcome Ray Schwetz, Amy Amato, and Dr. Kishore Kuncham into their new leadership roles. Their collective experience, commitment, and connections throughout our community will help position the Foundation for continued growth and impact.”
The Foundation’s current Annual Fund campaign supports scholarships and initiatives that help students overcome financial barriers and achieve their educational goals. Building on these efforts, the Foundation will host its Presidential Dinner on April 29, 2027, at The Sand Castle in Franklin Square, bringing together alumni, community leaders and supporters to celebrate educational achievement and raise funds to further its mission.
The Nassau Community College Foundation is committed to advancing the College’s educational mission by mobilizing philanthropic support for student scholarships, institutional priorities, faculty development, and initiatives that enrich the campus community. Through the generosity and partnership of its supporters, the Foundation helps ensure that Nassau Community College students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
For more information about the Nassau Community College Foundation, its Annual Fund campaign, or the upcoming Presidential Dinner, please contact the Nassau Community College Foundation or visit https://www.ncc.edu/aboutncc/givetoncc
About Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College (NCC), a campus of the State University of New York (SUNY), provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to prepare students to start, and continue, their successful journeys through higher education. Serving more than 18,000 full-time and part-time students annually, NCC offers 60+ degree and certificate programs. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students and boasts more than 166,000+ alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, NCC is located in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, the College has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and ease of transferability to four-year schools.
About the Nassau Community College Foundation
The Nassau Community College Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Nassau Community College and its students through philanthropy. The Foundation raises funds for scholarships, educational programs, and other initiatives that enhance the student experience and strengthen the College’s impact on Long Island and beyond.
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